Hugging Face clones OpenAI’s Deep Research in 24 hours
Open source "Deep Research" project proves that agent frameworks boost AI model capability.
7-Zip 0-day was exploited in Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine
Vulnerability stripped MotW tag Windows uses to flag Internet-downloaded files.
Not Gouda-nough: Google removes AI-generated cheese error from Super Bowl ad
Unlike Google search, AI writing assistant doesn't even cite its sources.
AMD promises “mainstream” 4K gaming with next-gen GPUs as current-gen GPU sales tank
9070-series Radeon GPUs were announced at CES, with plans to launch in March.
Chat, are you ready to go to space with NASA?
"Twitch is one of the many digital platforms we use to reach new audiences."
Let’s Encrypt is ending expiration notice emails—for some very good reasons
To save money and protect privacy, the successful service won't bug you.
What the weak yen might mean for Switch 2 pricing
Amid rising exchange rates, Nintendo prez looks to "affordable price that customers expect."
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/02/will-japans-weak-enconomy-mean-a-cheaper-switch-2-in-the-us/
Polestar CEO says the brand’s tech makes the US a “great market for us”
Polestar is bringing ahead its compact SUV, the Polestar 7.
Robocallers posing as FCC staff blocked after robocalling real FCC staff
You can ignore robocalls from FCC "Fraud Prevention Team," which doesn't exist.
$58 billion Honda-Nissan merger is in deep trouble
Honda's proposal to turn Nissan into fully owned subsidiary didn't go over well.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/58-billion-honda-nissan-merger-is-in-deep-trouble/
After a wrenching decision by NASA, private lunar lander finds a new customer
"When VIPER was removed, that was definitely a setback. Our team felt that."
Teslas turn toxic as sales crash in Europe and the UK
EV sales in the region are growing, but not for Tesla.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/tesla-sales-plummet-in-the-uk-france-and-germany/
Jurassic World Rebirth roars into theaters this July
"No one's dumb enough to go where we're going."
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/02/jurassic-world-rebirth-roars-into-theaters-this-july/
Scientists found a faster way to brew sour beer—with peas
The yeast cannot metabolize sugars derived from peas, thus promoting the growth of essential bacteria.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/pea-sugars-can-speed-up-sour-beer-brewing/
As Internet enshittification marches on, here are some of the worst offenders
Ars staffers take aim at some of the web's worst predatory practices.
Go Module Mirror served backdoor to devs for 3+ years
Supply chain attack targets developers using the Go programming language.
Drones are now launching drones to attack other drones in Ukraine
Under the pressure of war, the pace of innovation is quick.
Internet Archive played crucial role in tracking shady CDC data removals
Internet Archive makes it easier to track changes in CDC data online.
$42B broadband grant program may scrap Biden admin’s preference for fiber
NTIA nominee to rework Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.
Europe has the worst imaginable idea to counter SpaceX’s launch dominance
This plan, if it ever gets off the ground, seems destined to fail.